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Sustainability
Capitol Center’s Energy Star indicates that our building meets the highest energy efficiency standard while performing properly, providing comfort and reducing energy costs.
Energy Star is a voluntary, government program that helps Americans save energy and money with tested and proven energy-efficient products and practices. In 2006 alone, with the help of Energy Star, Americans saved $14 billion on their energy bills and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to those from 25 million vehicles. Energy Star offers an energy management strategy to help measure energy performance, set goals, track savings, and reward improvements for commercial and industrial buildings across America.
— USE LESS, SAVE MORE, AND EARN THE ENERGY STAR
Demand for environmentally friendly buildings is growing, and superior energy efficiency, identified by the Energy Star , is a critical element of green building. Buildings that earn the Energy Star are the top performers for energy efficiency nationwide and use about 35 percent less energy and utility costs than average buildings.
BUILDINGS THAT HAVE EARNED THE ENERGY STAR:
- Cost 50 cents less per square foot to operate.
- Have higher occupancy rates, increased asset value, and lower carbon emissions.
- Experience continuous improvement in energy performance over time.